Best 4 Meatless Muffuletta Panini Recipes
Embark on a culinary journey to discover the art of crafting the ultimate meatless muffuletta panini. This delectable sandwich, rooted in the vibrant culinary heritage of New Orleans, offers a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds. As we delve into the world of meatless muffuletta, we will uncover the secrets behind its iconic ingredients, from the soft and chewy bread to the tangy olive salad and the array of flavorful cheeses. Get ready to experience a vegetarian twist on a classic sandwich that will leave you craving more.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
REAL N'AWLINS MUFFULETTA
These gigantic sandwiches were invented a century ago at Sicilian Deli here in New Orleans. The spicy, tangy olive salad is what really sets this meat and cheese sandwich apart. A genuine muffuletta should be made on oven-fresh Italian bread topped with sesame seeds. Be sure and use the highest-quality ingredients available; it really makes a difference! Since you're going to all the trouble of making the olive salad, consider doubling the recipe so you'll have some extra waiting around for when you get another muffuletta craving -- it keeps for at least a month! Note: Use round bread loaves for real muffuletta.
Provided by jenn
Categories Main Dish Recipes Sandwich Recipes Heroes, Hoagies and Subs Recipes
Time P1DT40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 22
Steps:
- To Make Olive Salad: In a medium bowl, combine the green olives, kalamata olives, garlic, cauliflower, capers, celery, carrot, pepperoncini, cocktail onions, celery seed, oregano, basil, black pepper, vinegar, olive oil and canola oil. Mix together and transfer mixture into a glass jar (or other nonreactive container). If needed, pour in more oil to cover. Cover jar or container and refrigerate at least overnight.
- To Make Sandwiches: Cut loaves of bread in half horizontally; hollow out some of the excess bread to make room for filling. Spread each piece of bread with equal amounts olive salad, including oil. Layer 'bottom half' of each loaf with 1/2 of the salami, ham, mortadella, mozzarella and Provolone. Replace 'top half' on each loaf and cut sandwich into quarters.
- Serve immediately, or wrap tightly and refrigerate for a few hours; this will allow for the flavors to mingle and the olive salad to soak into the bread.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 987.3 calories, Carbohydrate 63.2 g, Cholesterol 97.3 mg, Fat 62.8 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 41.4 g, SaturatedFat 19.3 g, Sodium 3464.9 mg, Sugar 1.8 g
MUFFULETTA PANINIS
A delicious, grilled version of the flavorful New Orleans sandwich.
Provided by tlogston
Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Ham
Time 8h23m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Place stuffed olives, Kalamata olives, red onions, lemon juice, artichoke hearts, basil, olive oil, capers, and garlic in a food processor. Pulse until coarsely chopped. Refrigerate olive salad 8 hours to overnight.
- Spray a panini press with cooking spray and preheat the grill.
- Layer 1 slice provolone cheese, 1 spoonful olive salad, 2 slices ham, 2 slices salami, another spoonful olive salad, and 1 additional slice provolone cheese on 4 slices bread; top with 4 additional slices to create 4 sandwiches. Place sandwiches in the preheated panini press and grill until bread is toasted, 3 to 5 minutes each. Cut sandwiches in half.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 527.9 calories, Carbohydrate 46.9 g, Cholesterol 56 mg, Fat 26.8 g, Fiber 3.2 g, Protein 24.4 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 2252.4 mg, Sugar 1.2 g
MUFFULETTA PANINI
A delicious, grilled version of the classic New Orleans sandwich. If you can't find prepared olive salad then try to use a chunky style olive tapenade.
Provided by PulpSeattle
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Brush both sides of bread lightly with butter.
- Layer 4 slices cheese over four of the slices of bread.
- Top with olive salad, ham, mortadella, salami, remaining cheese and bread.
- Cook sandwiches in a preheated panini press until golden brown and cheese is melted, about 3-4 minutes.
- Note: Sandwiches may be cooked in a preheated ridged grill pan or skillet over medium heat. Place a heavy skillet on top of sandwiches to flatten; cook 3 minutes. Turn; replace skillet and continue to cook 3 to 4 minutes or until golden brown and cheese is melted.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 838.5, Fat 55.4, SaturatedFat 28.2, Cholesterol 154.5, Sodium 2844, Carbohydrate 31, Fiber 1.8, Sugar 2.8, Protein 52.4
MEATLESS MUFFULETTA PANINI
You can have your muffaletta without all the meat, but with all the flavor! Adapted from Rachael Ray's 30 Minute Meals! Feel free to add more if you like. Perhaps some marinated mushrooms, pepperoncini, veggie bacon, other cheeses, tomato slices, etc.
Provided by Sharon123
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 10m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat griddle or grill to medium-high heat.
- Place olives and pickled veggies(not roasted red pepper!) in food processor and pulse chop into a relish.
- Divide the relish among 4 sandwich bottoms and top with a single slice of cheese, sliced artichokes and peppers then add another slice of provolone to each sandwich and press tops in place.
- Place sandwiches on grill or frying pan on medium heat and press with heavy skillet weighted down with another heavy skillet or a few heavy cans. Press a few minutes on each side till lightly browned, remove, split and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 261.2, Fat 19.3, SaturatedFat 10.2, Cholesterol 38.6, Sodium 938.4, Carbohydrate 7.6, Fiber 3.4, Sugar 0.8, Protein 16.1
Tips:
- Choose high-quality ingredients: Use fresh vegetables, herbs, and spices for the best flavor. Look for high-quality bread and cheese that will stand up to the other ingredients.
- Marinate the tofu: Marinating the tofu in a flavorful mixture of olive oil, herbs, and spices will help it absorb more flavor and make it more tender.
- Grill or pan-fry the tofu until crispy: This will give the tofu a nice texture and help it hold up to the other ingredients in the sandwich.
- Assemble the sandwich on a sturdy bread: A sturdy bread will help to hold the sandwich together and prevent it from falling apart.
Conclusion:
This meatless muffuletta panini is a delicious and satisfying sandwich that is perfect for lunch or dinner. It is packed with flavor and features a variety of textures. The marinated tofu is crispy and tender, the vegetables are fresh and crunchy, and the cheese is melted and gooey. The sandwich is also easy to make and can be customized to your liking. So next time you are looking for a meatless sandwich option, give this meatless muffuletta panini a try.
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